Metalcloak Mojave Lift

[B.B.]

I'm currently in the market for a kit to lift my 23' Mojave! Trying to decide between the MC 2.5" and 3.5" GC. I currently have DV8 bumper, DV8 skid plate, & 12k winch up front and DV8 bumper in the rear. Gonna be installing the OpenRoad bed cap in a few weeks to house basic camping gear as well (estimate around 250-300 lbs in the bed max w/ bed cap). Me and the family use this rig mostly for round town errands and local weekend getaways. We do plan on doing some long overland type trips in the near future as well (highway trips to moab, grand canyon, etc). I plan on running 35's on stock wheels (will probably add spacers for needed backspacing). Most of the trails we run around the house in North West Arkansas/ Missouri are pretty mild in the Ozarks but would like something that gives us a good ride both on and off-road. I think the 2.5" GC is probably the best choice for what I'm looking to do but wanted to get some advice from others with more experience on this matter. I know a lot of people think the 35's look small but I prefer a little fender gap look personally....not a fan of the "stuffed" look that's why I was considering the 3.5" GC. Will be choosing the option to retain factory Mojave fox shocks and replace them when the time comes in the future. Any thoughts, pictures, or real world experience is greatly appreciated....thanks in advance!

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[Bandit’s Lair]

With 2.5” on the Mojave you’ll have PLENTY of gap between the wheel and fender on a 35” tire. Not sure what company “GC” is. I have MetalCloak lowers up front right now and they haven’t given me any problems at all.

 

[joethewrangler13]

2.5" Front 3.5" Rear 35's

 

[B.B.]

2.5" Front 3.5" Rear 35's

Looks like some gold on that shock mount! You go with the Metalcloak? If so how's the ride with the MC lift and factory shocks?

 

[joethewrangler13]

Looks like some gold on that shock mount! You go with the Metalcloak? If so how's the ride with the MC lift and factory shocks?

Yes it's Metalcloak. The ride was great before adding the camper. I would say it's good now. Someday I will change to the correct length adjustable shocks.

 

[ASU_Greg]

With 2.5” on the Mojave you’ll have PLENTY of gap between the wheel and fender on a 35” tire. Not sure what company “GC” is. I have MetalCloak lowers up front right now and they haven’t given me any problems at all.

GC = “Game Changerl

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

GC = “Game Changerl

Ah thank you. I thought we were comparing companies.

 

[FLY-DOG]

Suggest you skip the spacers and go with a 35X11.50X17 load range "C" on your stock wheels instead. Less poke and less wear and tear on your front end components due to a lighter tire.

 

[Slimypirate]

I have a '21 Mojave in Fort Smith. Been thinking about a lift and 37s for when the factory Fox shocks wear out. Currently around 55k miles.

 

[B.B.]

I have a '21 Mojave in Fort Smith. Been thinking about a lift and 37s for when the factory Fox shocks wear out. Currently around 55k miles.

Nice!! Fort Smith AR?? I'm in Bella Vista AR just north of ya if so....do a lot of riding in the Ozarks! Pretty sure I decided to do the Clayton 2.5" Overland kit with extended rear brake lines, front brake line bracket extensions, JKS shock extensions to utilize the factory shocks till they need changing and Autolynx front sway bar disconnects! Gonna run the factory tires till they need changing then move up to 35s!

 

[john67]

On my 2022 Rubicon Diesel with an aluminum front bumper and a 16.5 lb Waren winch with metal cable – so I have a “heavy” front end…, I installed the Metalcloak Springs #7609, Lower control arms 7601 and the 5100 Bilstein Shocks (shocks on front #33-305219 & rear #33-304854), the Bilstein steering stabilizer and the Mopar sway bar links part # 68306981AB (from the Mopar 2” lift kit – the links are 7.5” center bolt to center bolt).

I adjusted the lower control arms to 24 ¼ inches – stock was 24”

Springs & lower Control Arms only on front = the result is a 2.5" lift that basically leveled the Gladiator (front still about 1/4 to 1/2 inch lower in the front than the rear than the rear)

To measure front vs rear height - measure from your rock sliders under the doors - this is the only "level" item to base a measurement from ....

Oh - use the Metalcloak Bump Stop #7074 kit as these use a 1" "puck" so you can raise or lower your bump stop without removing the coil springs .. Very important !

Important installation issues:

• My stock Rubicon front coils springs were about 17/18 inches long – the Metalcloak #7609 springs are almost 22” – I had to but a coil spring compressor from Harbor Freight – Very easy to use and I compressed nw springs to 17” then they went right in place and was easy to “set” in proper rotation for upper and lower coil spring seat. Just be careful where you place the spring compressors so not in the way of seating the spring in proper place.
• Be sure to set the lower control arms in the proper position for the tire clearance – also the rear control arm bussing needs to be in the proper position/alignment to be in alignment with the front bushing
• I didn't rush it I did the install over Saturday & Sunday in my driveway - then did a front end alignment on Mondy.

Have the weight of the jeep on the tires before you torque all bolts to avoid wabble.

My stock "fake" Fox shocks were blown - oil leaked out ... due to weight of the diesel and the winch I bottomed out a few times - this is what drove me to do the replacement front springs.
Also, I run 33" tires no problem - I believe I could go to 35 with no problem, I may go to 35" but I would not go 35X12 as the 12 are too wide - I do not see a benefit to going that wide.

 

[blueberrypiemallcrawler]

Following your thread. I have a Mojave with Borahs and 37/13.5/17 rugged terrain tires. I am also leaning toward the 2.5 GC as well. Have you completed the install? Did their shock mounts move the shocks closer to the wheels? Any concerns with drive shaft binding? Looking forward to you build.

 

[B.B.]

Ok so I decided on the @Metalcloak 2.5" game changer and couldn't be happier! I opted to stick with the factory fox shocks and used the metalcloak shock extension to do so! Lift took me about 2 days to install in my driveway (with lots of breaks for chores and dad duties...lol).

 

[Morris]

Thats a lot of gap.

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